About WLUFA
1958 vs. 1988 at a glance
1958 marked WLUFA’s start as a voluntary association focused on collegial governance and advocacy for faculty and librarians.
1988 is when WLUFA was certified under Ontario labour law as the exclusive bargaining agent for the defined employee group. Certification created enforceable rights under a collective agreement.
What this means today
Bargaining Unit status
If you are employed at Laurier as Full-time Faculty, a Professional Librarian or Part-time Librarian, or Contract Faculty, you are automatically part of the appropriate Bargaining Unit for the duration of your appointment. As a Bargaining Unit Member you have:
- The protections of the collective agreement
- Access to grievance and arbitration processes
- The right to participate in collective bargaining processes that relate to your unit, including strike-mandate and ratification votes
Members can:
To help set WLUFA’s direction you also need to become an Association Member. Membership is simple and free. Complete the Membership form and submit it to WLUFA staff. Association
Association Membership
- Vote at General Meetings, including the Spring AGM
- Run for President and for seats on the Executive Committee
- Serve on WLUFA committees and vote on by-laws and policy
If you work in a WLUFA Bargaining Unit you already have collective agreement rights; submit the Membership form to take part in WLUFA’s governance, elections, and committees
FAQ
Am I in the Bargaining Unit automatically
Yes. If your appointment falls within the unit’s scope, you are in the unit for that appointment period.
Do I need to be an Association Member to file a grievance or vote on a contract
No. Those rights come with your Bargaining Unit status.
Why become an Association Member
No. Those rights come with your Bargaining Unit status.
https://www.wlufa.ca/resources-and-faq/